Queens Korean Grills and Ramen for Dinner With Friends

4.1 (67)

Tue, 11:30 – 21:00; Wed – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 22:00

153-15 Union Tpke

On Union Turnpike, Shobu Ramen & Izakaya serves handmade stir-fried tteokbokki with a chewy, non-spicy bite. The rice cakes are rolled thinner and smaller than typical frozen versions. Ramen comes in generous portions with rich, creamy broth. Ask for the unlisted spicy add-on for extra heat. Friends could share fresh sushi alongside their bowls.

4.5 (427)

Tue – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

41-05 150th St

A husband-and-wife team runs Yuk Jun Gui's small, traditional dining room in Flushing. Grilled live eel shares the menu with pork belly and galbi. Set menus feature duck and beef abomasum. The abomasum cooks to a crisp exterior and tender center. Meals come with fresh kimchi and complimentary sides such as soup and eggs.

3.9 (301)

Mon – Sun, 16:30 – 02:00 (+1)

40-09 149th Pl #1, Flushing, NY 11354, USA

Clams, scallops and shrimp cook over open flames at GooGongTan's tabletop grills in Flushing. The room has a casual Korean pub atmosphere. Friends could add oversized fried dumplings or spicy rice cakes mixed with ramen to share. Combos include soup. The restaurant stays open until 2 AM nightly.

4.9 (157)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:30

147-07 45th Ave

Japanese R&B plays in Hanami Ramen's minimalist Flushing dining room. The broth tastes clean and savory without feeling heavy. Tender chashu tops the hot noodles. Noodle refills cost two dollars. Friends could share crispy fried gyoza or juicy karaage chicken with spicy mayo alongside their bowls.